[Editor: This article, regarding the White Australia Policy, was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 2 November 1916.] Is White Australia worth doing anything for except talk? One of the yells raised by the opponents of reinforcing the army was this:— Are you … [Read more...] about Is White Australia worth doing anything for except talk? [The Bulletin, 2 November 1916]
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Matarieh — Interieur de la Chapelle [WW1 postcard, 1916]
[Editor: This postcard incorporates a photograph of an interior section of a church. It appears that the postcard was sent by a soldier who was stationed in Egypt in 1916, during the First World War (1914-1918).] [Front of postcard] Matarieh — Intérieur de la … [Read more...] about Matarieh — Interieur de la Chapelle [WW1 postcard, 1916]
Marriage trap: Bride robbed and deserted [crime report, 12 December 1916]
[Editor: This article, regarding a case of fraud (involving marriage), was published in The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld.), 12 December 1916.] The following appeared in our Second Edition yesterday. Marriage trap. Bride robbed and deserted. Melbourne, December 11. A … [Read more...] about Marriage trap: Bride robbed and deserted [crime report, 12 December 1916]
Died in the cells [court report, 12 December 1916]
[Editor: This article, regarding a death in police custody, was published in The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld.), 12 December 1916.] Died in the cells. Included in the list of persons charged in the City Police Court on Monday was the name of Robert Craig, aged 47, a … [Read more...] about Died in the cells [court report, 12 December 1916]
Police Court: Assault: A heavy penalty [court report, 9 December 1916]
[Editor: This article, regarding an assault upon a man for helping the police, was published in the Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Maryborough, Qld.), 9 December 1916.] Police Court. Friday, December 8th, 1916. (Before J. M. Bracewell, Esq., … [Read more...] about Police Court: Assault: A heavy penalty [court report, 9 December 1916]
[Timothy Skelton] [crime report, 27 October 1916]
[Editor: This untitled article was published in The Daily Examiner (Grafton, NSW), 27 October 1916.] [Timothy Skelton] While being arrested at North Carlton, Victoria, Timothy Skelton, clerk (50), sustained a fracture of the right arm. It is alleged that accused struck … [Read more...] about [Timothy Skelton] [crime report, 27 October 1916]
Red, White, and Blue [poem by Sheila Deane, 15 March 1916]
[Editor: This poem, by Sheila Deane, was published in The Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW), 15 March 1916.] Red, White, and Blue. The days are cold and dreary, And the rain drives in from the west, And the soldiers all are weary, For they find no time … [Read more...] about Red, White, and Blue [poem by Sheila Deane, 15 March 1916]
Wedding bells: Casinello—Hinson [wedding report, 23 February 1916]
[Editor: This article, about a wedding, was published in The Morwell and Yinnar Gazette (Morwell, Vic.), 23 February 1916.] Wedding bells. Casinello—Hinson. The Methodist Church was the Mecca of Morwell feminity on Thursday afternoon, and shortly after two o’clock the … [Read more...] about Wedding bells: Casinello—Hinson [wedding report, 23 February 1916]
To wish you a happy Christmas [patriotic postcard, 14 November 1916]
[Editor: This Christmas postcard, which incorporates a photo of an Australian sheep station, with an illustration of an Australian flag, is dated 14 November 1916.] [Front of postcard] To wish you a happy Christmas An Australian sheep … [Read more...] about To wish you a happy Christmas [patriotic postcard, 14 November 1916]
Lead On [patriotic marching song, by C. E. Easton, circa 1916]
[Editor: This patriotic song was published circa 1916, during the First World War (1914-1918).] Collin’s popular sixpenny edition Lead On Patriotic Marching Song written and composed by C. E. Easton L.F. Collin Pty. Ltd., 187 & 189 Swanston … [Read more...] about Lead On [patriotic marching song, by C. E. Easton, circa 1916]
Personalities [extracts regarding the First World War, 27 May 1916]
[Editor: Some extracts, regarding the First World War, from the “Personalities” column, published in The Molong Express and Western District Advertiser (Molong, NSW), 27 May 1916.] Personalities At a Court-Martial at Victoria Barracks recently, Pte. Alfred Arnold Johnson … [Read more...] about Personalities [extracts regarding the First World War, 27 May 1916]
Obituary [obituary of of Mr. C. Olle, a colonist, 22 June 1916]
[Editor: This obituary of Mr. C. Olle was published in The Port Fairy Gazette (Port Fairy, Vic.), 22 June 1916. Charles Olle was an Australian colonist, who migrated from England in 1857. He was the son of Francis Olle and Hannah Olle (née Liles). He died in 1916, in Penshurst … [Read more...] about Obituary [obituary of of Mr. C. Olle, a colonist, 22 June 1916]
Ellen Shanley (colonist) [several items, 1916]
[Editor: Reproduced below are several items regarding Ellen Shanley (née Malone), an Australian colonist, who migrated from Ireland in 1855. She was the daughter of Stephen Malone and Honorah Malone (née Phyland). She died in 1916, in Killarney (Victoria), at the age of 85 … [Read more...] about Ellen Shanley (colonist) [several items, 1916]
Wednesday, June 28, 1916 [news items, 28 June 1916]
[Editor: These paragraphs, relating to the First World War, are extracts from the news section of the Portland Guardian (Portland, Vic.), 28 June 1916.] Wednesday, June 28, 1916. INVALIDED HOME. — Private A. J. Hogan, who, as intimated in these columns some weeks ago, was … [Read more...] about Wednesday, June 28, 1916 [news items, 28 June 1916]
Australasia Mourns Her Honored Dead [poem by Pat Matthews, ca. 1916]
[Editor: A poem commemorating the anniversary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli. It was published on a single sheet of paper (a leaflet, or handbill), undated, but believed to have been published for the first Anzac Day (1916).] In Memoriam. Australasia Mourns her Honored … [Read more...] about Australasia Mourns Her Honored Dead [poem by Pat Matthews, ca. 1916]
A Vision: And an Answer [poem supporting conscription, 27 October 1916]
[Editor: This poem by George Stacy was published in The Daily News (Perth, WA), 27 October 1916. It was written in response to the widely-distributed anti-conscription poem “The Blood Vote”.] A Vision And an Answer. “Why is your face so white, mother? Why do you choke … [Read more...] about A Vision: And an Answer [poem supporting conscription, 27 October 1916]
“The Blood Vote” [letter from J. H. Elshaug, 24 October 1916]
[Editor: This letter to the editor was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 24 October 1916. It was written in response to the widely-distributed anti-conscription poem “The Blood Vote” (which was published in various newspapers and as a widely distributed … [Read more...] about “The Blood Vote” [letter from J. H. Elshaug, 24 October 1916]
The Blood Vote [anti-conscription poem, 5 October 1916]
[Editor: This poem was a significant part of the anti-conscription campaign in Australia during the First World War. Published in The Australian Worker (Sydney, NSW), 5 October 1916.] The Blood Vote. “Why is your face so white, Mother? Why do you choke for breath?” “O I … [Read more...] about The Blood Vote [anti-conscription poem, 5 October 1916]
Glossary [for The Moods of Ginger Mick, by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This glossary by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] The Glossary GLOSSARY For use with “The Sentimental Bloke” and “Ginger Mick.” A.I.F. — Australian Imperial Forces. Alley, to toss in the. — To give up the ghost. Also ran, … [Read more...] about Glossary [for The Moods of Ginger Mick, by C. J. Dennis]
“A Gallant Gentleman” [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] “A Gallant Gentleman” A month ago the world grew grey fer me; A month ago the light went out fer Rose. To ’er they broke it gentle as might be; But fer ’is pal ’twus one uv them swift … [Read more...] about “A Gallant Gentleman” [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Game [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] The Game “Ho! the sky’s as blue as blazes an’ the sun is shinin’ bright, An’ the dicky birds is singin’ over’ead, An’ I’m ’ummin’, softly ’ummin’, w’ile I’m achin’ fer a fight, An’ … [Read more...] about The Game [poem by C. J. Dennis]
To the Boys Who Took the Count [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] To the Boys Who Took the Count See, I’m writin’ to Mick as a bloke to a bloke — To a cobber o’ mine at the front — An’ I’m gittin’ full up uv the mullock they poke At the cove that is … [Read more...] about To the Boys Who Took the Count [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Rabbits [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] Rabbits “Ar! Gimme fights wiv foemen I kin see, To upper-cut an’ wallop on the jor. Life in a burrer ain’t no good to me. ’Struth! This ain’t war! Gimme a ding-dong go fer ’arf a … [Read more...] about Rabbits [poem by C. J. Dennis]
A Letter to the Front [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] A Letter to the Front I ’ave written Mick a letter in reply to one uv ’is, Where ’e arsts ’ow things is goin’ where the gums an’ wattles is. So I tries to buck ’im up a bit; to go fer … [Read more...] about A Letter to the Front [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Straight Griffin [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] The Straight Griffin “’Eroes? Orright. You ’ave it ’ow yeh like. Throw up yer little ’at an’ come the glad; But not too much ‘Three-’Earty-Cheers’ fer Mike; There’s other things that … [Read more...] about The Straight Griffin [poem by C. J. Dennis]